George Cardenas: We don’t need a grocery tax. We need a smarter City Hall. July 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Many Chicagoans are already struggling with inflation, stagnant wages and rising property taxes. Taxing groceries adds to this burden.
George Cardenas: Property tax burden has shifted to homeowners, but businesses are still in distress May 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The assertion that property taxes have shifted from businesses to homeowners neglects the economic distress affecting commercial properties.
George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan February 18, 2025 at 1:45 p.m. Chicago’s taxpayers deserve a thorough and honest assessment of what’s at stake over Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to borrow $830 million.
George Cardenas: When reimagining downtown Chicago, don’t forget the power of taxes January 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. In addition to tax increment financing, Cook County’s property tax system has tax incentives for commercial investments.
George Cardenas: Chicago must create a relief mechanism for property taxpayers January 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Local governments need to manage and to control their property tax levies, but property tax relief must happen quickly.
George Cardenas: We need to be honest with taxpayers about what’s driving their property taxes so high November 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago taxpayers may experience more significant tax burdens than is being communicated through press releases.
As aldermen, let’s stand up for ethics May 11, 2019 at 7:55 a.m. No one should be above the law in Chicago, including the city's 50 aldermen. It's a simple concept that, until now, has been impossible to fully implement in our City...